Senior System Architect / Platform Engineer (AKS)

At Sytac, we build high-performing engineering teams for leading organizations. We combine a pragmatic, people-first culture with technical craftsmanship—giving architects the autonomy to design and automate massive ecosystems while professionalizing the platform craft within high-security environments.

For our clientin the financial sector, we are looking for a Senior System Architect/Engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes (AKS)**. You will be a key driver in building and scaling large-scale Kubernetes platforms, ensuring they are robust, secure, and future-proof.

🛠 What you’ll do

Platform Architecture**: Design and lead the construction of enterprise-grade Kubernetes platforms within a complex banking landscape.

AKS Specialist**: Act as the subject matter expert for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)**, optimizing clusters for performance, scalability, and high availability.

Automation-First**: Drive the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep) and advanced CI/CD pipelines to automate platform delivery.

Security & Compliance**: Implement rigorous security controls and policy management (Azure Policy, OPA/Gatekeeper) to meet stringent financial regulations.

Strategy & Vision**: Step up from execution to high-level design, creating systemic diagrams and roadmaps for the future of the platform.

Lead by Example**: Guide engineering squads, establishing best practices for container orchestration and cloud-native architecture.

✅ What we’re looking for

Senior Expertise**: 7+ years in System Engineering or Architecture with a heavy focus on cloud-native technologies.

K8s Mastery**: Deep-dive knowledge of Kubernetes** internals, networking (CNI), and storage.

Azure Expert**: Extensive experience with AKS** and the broader Azure ecosystem.

Automation Pro**: Proficient in Terraform** and building complex pipelines in Azure DevOps** or GitHub Actions.

Soft Skills**: A calm, productive problem-solver who can navigate high uncertainty and complex stakeholder environments.

Language**: Excellent communication skills in English**.

No sponsorship is available, and candidates must already reside in the Netherlands.

Stack:** Kubernetes, AKS, Azure, Terraform, Helm, Azure DevOps.

✨ Life at Sytac

Unlimited Growth Days**: Paid days off for your professional development! 📚

The Best Gear**: Pick a private laptop ( Invest in You**: A €2,400 annual growth budget** for training and conferences. 🌿

Win Together**: Referral bonuses from €3,000–€5,000 for bringing talent to the team! 💰

Future Proof**: We contribute 3.75% to your pension.